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Lizardite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Lizardite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Antigorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lizardite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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